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Now on New Hampshire Outlook: We'll visit a farm in Colebrook where they've been growing Christmas memories since 1945. Also ahead: |
| Preshow #2 Taylor Return to index of stories... |
New Hampshire's Commissioner of Agriculture shows us how some dairy farmers are going back. to the future. for their key to survival. |
| Preshow #3 Esposito Return to index of stories... |
And later, cooking in Maryanne Esposito's New Hampshire kitchen. The host of Ciao Italia -- shares her secret for Tiramisu. |
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Hello. I'm Beth Carroll. Welcome to New Hampshire Outlook. This time of year gift-giving and holiday cheer take center stage and for many a New Hampshire family decorating the tree is a cherished family tradition. Christmas trees these days are planted and harvested on farms just like other crops. Producer Susan Hajdu first took us to a farm in Colebrook in 2003 where they've been growing Christmas memories since 1945. |
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Shots of people working Narr 1 - This is the Weir farm in Colebrook. The crops they grow do well here, in northern New Hampshire. From the ground they may look like just a bunch of trees. But from up here, it's a garden. Bill 2-4:50 - "Christmas trees are certainly a crop. Most of the Christmas trees that are sold on the market today come from tree farms." 2-2:05ish "The tree has got to be raised in an environment like you'd raise your garden, you only get out of it what you put into it." Narr 2 - For more than half a century, the Weir's trees have been part of Christmas morning celebrations. But getting them into living rooms takes patience. Shot of seedlings 5-8:52 Bill 2-1:35ish - "They are probably 1 inch tall when they first come up. We leave them in the seedbed for three years, , we put them in a transplant bed for another two years. And then it goes out into the field." Montage of field shots/sounds Bill 2-5:45 - "We have fields that we have one year olds in, fields that we have two year olds in and we have fields that we have three year olds in and just right up the line." 2-2:36 "And after about 5 to 7 years in the field, we have a perfect Christmas tree." Narr 3 - The Weir's grow Fraser Firs, Balsam Firs and another tree you may never have heard of. 3-8:02 "This is a Fraser-Balsam cross. We named it Fralsam, and it's a real nice Christmas tree. It has the good characteristics of both parent trees and incorporates them into one. For one thing, the needle retention is like a Fraser, it has great need retention, it has the Balsam odor, it's like a Balsam, it has good internodal budding, which makes a nice dense tree, it has a nice color, it shears up well, it holds its needles well. It makes a real nice Christmas tree." Montage shots of trees Stand-up - 5-5:51-6:03 "Every year, 33 million American families celebrate the holiday season with a real Christmas tree. Here at the Weir Tree Farm, 13,000 of those Christmas trees will make their way to homes across the country." Pauline 3-16:05ish - "We just got a call from Hawaii, actually she's an old customer, she's bought for two years, and she told me she wants a Balsam this year because she wants more smell." Shots of trees being cut and baled Narr 4 - And that scent of Christmas begins in early November, when the trees are harvested. Most leave the farm this way, headed for tree lots and nurseries throughout New England. Shots/sounds of trees being loaded onto truck. Narr 5 - But for people like the customer in Hawaii, there are easier ways to get their trees. Bill 2-13:10 "We got on the Internet in 1995." |
| Intro Taylor/Dairy Return to index of stories... |
New Hampshire's rural character has long been tied to its agricultural roots -- and Dairy farms have dotted the state's landscape for decades. But dairy farmers are at a crossroads. It's getting harder to stay in business. Some are meeting the challenge, by taking stock of the past. Agriculture Commissioner Steve Taylor takes us to Plainfield where one operation is going back. to the future. |
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Many of us remember when milk was delivered fresh, right to our very doorstep. The Museum of New Hamshire History is hosting an exhibit entitled "From Dairy to Doorstep: Milk Delivery in New England from 18-60 to 19-60. Chip Neal takes us on a tour. |
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The New England Dairy exhibit runs through January 2nd at Concord's Museum of New Hampshire History. |
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Finally, a special treat for those of you looking to round off a holiday feast with a fancy dessert. New Hampshire's own Maryanne Esposito, the host of the popular PBS series Ciao Italia, has a few favorites. We looked back into our archives where we went to her kitchen and learned her recipe for Tiramisu. |
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That's it for our program. Thanks for watching. I'm Beth Carroll. We'll see you next time. |
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| The Recipe Return to index of stories... |
If you'd like a copy of Mary Ann Esposito's Tiramisu recipe or would like to try more of her dishes, you can go to her website: ciao italia-dot-com |
| Preshow #3 Milkman Return to index of stories... |
Chip Neal goes on tour of a new exhibit focused on milk delivery of years gone by. |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 12/21/04 HOST: Beth Carroll Length: 5:30 Now on New Hampshire Outlook: We'll visit a farm in Colebrook where they've been growing Christmas memories since 1945. Also ahead: New Hampshire's Commissioner of Agriculture shows us how some dairy farmers are going back. to the future. for their key to survival. And later, cooking in Maryanne Esposito's New Hampshire kitchen. Decorating the tree is a cherished family tradition. And there's nothing like the smell of a fresh cut tree to evoke a Chistmas memory. Christmas trees these days are planted and harvested on farms just like other crops. Producer Susan Hajdu takes us to a farm in Colebrook where they have been growing Christmas memories since 1945. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Susan Hajdu NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Bill Weir\Weir Tree Farm, Pauline Weir\Weir Tree Farm |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 12/21/04 HOST: Beth Carroll Length: 5:30 Now on New Hampshire Outlook: We'll visit a farm in Colebrook where they've been growing Christmas memories since 1945. Also ahead: New Hampshire's Commissioner of Agriculture shows us how some dairy farmers are going back. to the future. for their key to survival. And later, cooking in Maryanne Esposito's New Hampshire kitchen. Decorating the tree is a cherished family tradition. And there's nothing like the smell of a fresh cut tree to evoke a Chistmas memory. Christmas trees these days are planted and harvested on farms just like other crops. Producer Susan Hajdu takes us to a farm in Colebrook where they have been growing Christmas memories since 1945. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Susan Hajdu NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Bill Weir\Weir Tree Farm, Pauline Weir\Weir Tree Farm |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 12/21/04 HOST: Beth Carroll Length: 7:20 Now on New Hampshire Outlook: We'll visit a farm in Colebrook where they've been growing Christmas memories since 1945. Also ahead: New Hampshire's Commissioner of Agriculture shows us how some dairy farmers are going back. to the future. for their key to survival. And later, cooking in Maryanne Esposito's New Hampshire kitchen. New Hampshire's rural character has long been tied up in its agriculture. Dairy farms have dotted the landscape for decades. But dairy farmers are at a crossroads. It's getting harder and harder to stay in business. Some are meeting the challenge, by taking stock of the past. Agriculture Commissioner Steve Taylor takes us to Plainfield where one operation is going back. to the future. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Steve Taylor NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Steve Taylor\NH Commissioner of Agriculture Tom McNamara\McNamara Farm Pat McNamara\McNamara Farm Mary McNamara\McNamara Farm |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 12/21/04 HOST: Beth Carroll Length: 4:20 Now on New Hampshire Outlook: We'll visit a farm in Colebrook where they've been growing Christmas memories since 1945. Also ahead: New Hampshire's Commissioner of Agriculture shows us how some dairy farmers are going back. to the future. for their key to survival. And later, cooking in Maryanne Esposito's New Hampshire kitchen. Many may remember when milk was delivered fresh, right to your door. The Museum of New Hamshire History is hosting an exhibit entitled "From Dairy to Doorstep: Milk Delivery in New England from 1860 to 1960. Chip Neal takes us on a tour. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Chip Neal NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Wesley Balla\Museum of NH History |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 12/21/04 HOST: Beth Carroll Length: 6:10 Now on New Hampshire Outlook: We'll visit a farm in Colebrook where they've been growing Christmas memories since 1945. Also ahead: New Hampshire's Commissioner of Agriculture shows us how some dairy farmers are going back. to the future. for their key to survival. And later, cooking in Maryanne Esposito's New Hampshire kitchen. The host of Ciao Italia -- shares her secret for Tiramisu. Finally, a special treat for those of you looking to round off a holiday feast with a fancy dessert. New Hampshire's own Maryanne Esposito, the host of the popular PBS series Ciao Italia, has a few favorites. We looked back into our archives where we went to her kitchen and learned her recipe for Tiramisu. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Susan Hajdu NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Mary Ann Esposito\Ciao Italia |
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